Kefalonia Weddings

United Kingdom documentation
for civil weddings in Kefalonia, Greece

The following information is applicable to British citizens choosing a civil wedding in Kefalona, Greece.

The bride and groom will need to obtain the following legal papers:

Passport

A valid 10-year passport.

Full Birth Certificate

Unlike the short version (which will not be accepted), a full certificate will contain your parents full names.

Certificate of No Impediment (Freedom to Marry)

Obtained from your local Registrar, these certificates must not be older than 90 days prior to the date of your wedding.

Decree Absolute (only if applicable)

If divorced, a Decree Absolute (bearing the court seal) will be required.

Death Certificate (only if applicable)

If widowed, a death certificate will be required.

Adoption Certificate (only if applicable)

If adopted, the adoption certificate will be required.

Proof of Name Change (only if applicable)

If a name change has occurred then a deed poll (statutory declaration) will be required.

Legalisation in United Kingdom

With the exception of passports, your legal documents must be legalised at the Legalisation Office of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London.

Greek translation in United Kingdom

The legalised documents need to be translated into Greek. The translation needs to be performed by Mr. Theo Kominis; a translator registered with the Greek Consulate and a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

The translated versions then require certification by the Greek Consulate in London.

Help and guidance

We provide our wedding couples with comprehensive guide notes about obtaining, legalising, and translating their legal documents. Our wedding couples also benefit from access to wedding principals located in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Greece.